CANADA: A Softy Says Farewell

Since his party was turned out of office by Joe Clark's Progressive
Conservatives six months ago, Pierre Elliott Trudeau has rarely sported
a boutonniere. But as he addressed the weekly caucus of Liberal Party
M.P.s in Ottawa last week, a bright yellow rose was attached to his
lapel. In a halting voice, Trudeau began to read from a prepared
statement: "I am announcing today that after spending nearly twelve
years as leader of the Liberal Party, I am stepping down." Then he
broke down in tears, explaining:...